Introduction To Lcms

The purpose of this booklet is to present: (1) a brief overview of the history, mission, and ministry of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod; (2) a discussion of the foundational Lutheran beliefs as held and taught by the Missouri Synod; and (3) the Missouri Synod's understanding of the nature and…

…“why.” Based on God's Word as faithfully reflected in the Lutheran Confessions, this study will help you to state clearly what you believe. Contents * About This Series* Student Introduction* An Overview of Christian Denominations* Lutheran Facts * Eternal God and Promised Messiah* God Became Flesh*…

…of parochial education. An Introduction to the Foundations of Lutheran Education explores the historical context of Lutheran education by examining the events and ideas that have contributed to the development of formal educational endeavors within the LCMS. This books examines the philosophical…

…of parochial education. An Introduction to the Foundations of Lutheran Education explores the historical context of Lutheran education by examining the events and ideas that have contributed to the development of formal educational endeavors within the LCMS. This books examines the philosophical…

…traces the major issues, events, and personalities from the middle to the close of the 20th century, drawing on key documents and offering brief introductions to set the context and significance of the people, events, and text of LCMS history. This book offers a valuable collection of the primary…

…“why.” Based on God's Word as faithfully reflected in the Lutheran Confessions, this study will help you to state clearly what you believe. Contents * About This Series* Student Introduction* An Overview of Christian Denominations* Lutheran Facts * Eternal God and Promised Messiah* God Became Flesh*…

…introductions from Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison About C.F.W. Walther One of the most significant Lutheran theologians in North America, C. F. W. Walther (1811–87) dominated the theological landscape of the mid-1800s. A leader in the Saxon immigration to Missouri in 1839, Walther helped to found…

…The book is a primer to the pastor who needs to be ready to answer the questions of his catechumens and parishioners. This is the evidence you need to set forth your case. —Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray, Senior Pastor, Memorial Lutheran Church, Fifth Vice-President, LCMS, author of A Year With…

…The book is a primer to the pastor who needs to be ready to answer the questions of his catechumens and parishioners. This is the evidence you need to set forth your case. —Rev. Dr. Scott R. Murray, Senior Pastor, Memorial Lutheran Church, Fifth Vice-President, LCMS, author of A Year With…

…introduction by Robert Kolb * Preface by Martin Luther Endorsements ”Matthew Carver’s translation of the postils of Johann Spangenberg is a giant step forward in our appreciation of the worship and preaching of the Reformation. Spangenberg as a colleague and friend of Luther did much to…

…introduction by Robert Kolb * Preface by Martin Luther Endorsements ”Matthew Carver’s translation of the postils of Johann Spangenberg is a giant step forward in our appreciation of the worship and preaching of the Reformation. Spangenberg as a colleague and friend of Luther did much to…

…introductions from Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison About C.F.W. Walther One of the most significant Lutheran theologians in North America, C. F. W. Walther (1811–87) dominated the theological landscape of the mid-1800s. A leader in the Saxon immigration to Missouri in 1839, Walther helped to found…